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The West Brighton gymnasium was filled with spectators Thursday night, many of whom gathered to celebrate OD Anosike and the retirement of his basketball jersey at St. Peter’s Boys High School on Staten Island, New York. The honor marked a full-circle moment in his journey. As a child, Anosike dreamed of wearing a St. Peter’s jersey. On an emotional evening, family members, teammates, coaches, and alumni watched that same jersey rise into the rafters, symbolizing a legacy that extends far beyond the stat sheet. “This moment is bigger than basketball,” Anosike said. “It represents the people who poured into me, held me accountable, believed in me, and helped shape the man I’ve become. I thank God for placing those people in my life, and I hope I’ve made them proud.” The ceremony celebrated not only Anosike’s on-court accomplishments, but also his character, leadership, and the lasting impact of the St.

As he prepares for the next chapter of his professional journey, OD Anosike has been selected for the highly competitive Earl Edwards Inclusive Development Program, administered by the National Association of Athletic Development Directors (NAADD) in affiliation with the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). The program is nationally recognized for identifying talented and driven minority individuals and exposing them to the field of athletics development. Through this targeted engagement, the program seeks to expand and strengthen the pipeline of minority leaders within the athletics development profession. Anosike was selected from a national pool of candidates representing institutions across all NCAA divisions.   “I am deeply honored to be selected for the Earl Edwards Inclusive Development Program,” said Anosike. “The mission of this program aligns directly with both my professional goals and my research interests. I look forward to learning from distinguished mentors, building meaningful relationships across the

Despite recent struggles, iLab turned its focus to securing a victory against a direct competitor in the standings. They did just that, winning 79-71 against MKE Ankaragucu on Tuesday night. OD Anosike led the way with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists – which was also his league-leading 7th double-double of the season.   “It was great to get a win under our belt” said Anosike. “We’ve been struggling a little bit as of late, letting games slip away. We wanted to make sure that we didn’t repeat that again. I’m really proud of our team, I think better days are on the way for us.” With the victory, iLab improves to 4-8, while MKE falls to 4-7. Anosike has been one of the league’s most consistent players, with averages of 11.5 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and a 21.6 PER (performance efficiency rating). The team is back in

After a slow start to the season, iLab Basketball secured their second straight win in a home victory against Haremspor. OD Anosike was the MVP of the night, scoring 11 points, securing 22 rebounds, and dishing out 3 assists. “We’re finally finding our footing as a team” said Anosike. “We started slow, but we’re getting better every day. We have a long way to go, but I’m proud of our progress. I’m excited about the future of our team”. With the victory, iLab improves to 2-4. Anosike has been a solid contributor all season, with averages of 10 points, 14 rebounds, and 3 assists. His rebounding numbers lead the league, as do his 4 double-doubles. iLab is back in action on Sunday, October 26, in a road matchup against first-place Konya.

Seasoned veteran OD Anosike will take his talents back to familiar territory as he recently agreed to a one-year contract with Istanbul’s iLab Basketball in Turkey. The team will compete in the country’s TBL, their second-tier division. “I’m excited to be back in Turkey” said Anosike. “Turkey has always been good to me, I feel at home here. I’m looking forward to the challenge. We have a young group with a lot to prove, we hope to make all of our supporters proud this season. I want to thank iLab for giving me the opportunity to represent their club”. This season marks Anosike’s 13th as a professional, with stops in countries including Italy, Spain, France, and South Korea. Anosike is coming off a solid campaign in Turkey’s TBL during the 2024-25 season, as he nearly averaged a double-double for Gaziantep. Anosike and his new teammates will begin their season in

After a strong showing in Turkey, OD Anosike came to an agreement with Canada’s Montreal Alliance, who competes in the country’s top league, the CEBL. With the signing of the deal, Canada will mark the 11th country of Anosike’s professional career. “I’m really excited to join the team” said Anosike. “Canada’s CEBL has been growing year after year. I’m looking forward to being a part of a winning culture and high-level organization, and hopefully making my mark in a new league”. The Alliance currently stand at 5-4, good for second place in the Eastern Conference. The team is back in action on Saturday, June 28 in a road matchup against conference rival, the Ottawa BlackJacks. The season is set to conclude in August.